Jill Gilson grew up in a small, rural part of Northeastern Wisconsin. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, earning a degree in English and secondary education. As a high school English teacher, Jill has been in the classroom for over 30 years and still loves what she does. In her spare time, she is an active volunteer for her local 4-H program and church. She and her husband Tony live in Luxemburg, Wisconsin, and have three adult children.